How to pronounce bows
Say it like BOWZ. Bows is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOWZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bows pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOWZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of bows
American and British speakers say bows in essentially the same way: /baʊz/ in the US and /bəʊz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOHZ.
Other ways to say bows
Bows also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- BOHZ /boʊz/
What does bows mean?
- plural of bow How to pronounce bow
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bow How to pronounce bow
Words that rhyme with bows
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bows.
Questions about saying bows
How do you pronounce bows?
Say BOWZ. The American pronunciation is /baʊz/. In British English it is /bəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bows?
Bows is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOWZ.
Do Americans and Brits say bows the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baʊz/ and the British form is /bəʊz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.